Myron Ross Parr

1930 - 2023

Myron Ross ("Mike") Parr passed on April 13 in Oro Valley, Arizona.  Born October 31, 1930 in Corvallis, Oregon, Mike spent most of his life in California, Nevada and Arizona. A Korean War Veteran (CIC and 2nd Infantry Division), he earned a B.S. degree in Business Management from the former Armstrong College in Berkeley. During his 30 year business career Mike worked in executive positions for Fibreboard Corporation and Fairchild Semiconductor before his entrepreneurial interests moved him to become founding President and Chairman of Source Services Corporation for 19 years and founding President of Quick-Tag, Inc. for 18 months prior to his final retirement. He was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, AZ and served many volunteer organizations including Interfaith Community Services. Mike was a member of Rotary for nearly 40 years and most recently a member of the Oro Valley Rotary Club. He is survived by Gwen, his wife of 42 years, daughters Melissa Rayhorn (Charles) and Patricia Parr-Nicklin (Robert), sons William and Allan, grandchildren Ethan Rayhorn (Angela), Meghan Kenison (Jake), Ashley Towfighi (Joe) and Katherine Bonner (Anthony), 11 great grandchildren, Anna, Ben, and Caleb Rayhorn, Rory, Noa and Ephraim Kenison, Max, Griffin and Oliver Towfighi, Forrest and Stella Bonner, nephews Steven and Archer Parr, nieces Darlene Mullen and Diane Inman and Ellene Parr, the mother of his children. Mike loved the Lord, his family, friends, wine and golf. A memorial service will be held on May 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Curch in Oro Valley. The service may also be viewed on the church's website www.orovalley.org by clicking on the live stream button. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Interfaith Community Services, The Community Food Bank or your favorite charity.